Douglas – Heysham

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Douglas – Heysham

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Ferry from Douglas to Heysham

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Douglas and Heysham. Steam Packet provides the ferry from Douglas to Heysham. Douglas Heysham ferries cost between $79 and $861, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Douglas to Heysham?

The earliest Douglas Heysham ferry typically departs Douglas at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:00.

How long is the ferry from Douglas to Heysham?

Ferries from Douglas to Heysham sail in around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Douglas Heysham Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 13 weekly sailings from Douglas to Heysham provided by Steam Packet. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Douglas to Heysham?

The price of a ferry from Douglas to Heysham typically range between $78* and $850*. On average the Douglas Heysham ferry is $394*. The cheapest Douglas Heysham ferry prices start from $78*. The average price for a foot passenger is $135*. The average price for a car is $679*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

What is the distance from Douglas to Heysham?

The distance between Douglas to Heysham is approximately 108 miles (173km) or 94 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Douglas to Heysham with a car?

Yes, Douglas Heysham ferries allow cars onboard with Steam Packet between Douglas and Heysham. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Douglas and Heysham use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Douglas to Heysham?

Steam Packet allow foot passengers on Douglas Heysham ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Douglas to Heysham?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Douglas to Heysham.

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Douglas - Heysham Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Steam Packet
Average Price A$233*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 11
Average Sailing Duration 3h 45m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 30m
First Ferry 08:00
Last Ferry 21:00
Distance 93 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Douglas to Heysham Ferry Most Popular Questions

Douglas Guide

Douglas on the Isle of Man is a town and the island's capital. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas which forms part of the town's harbour and commercial port. Situated on a bay that is roughly 2 miles long, Douglas is the main commercial hub on the island for business, finance, legal services, transport, shopping, entertainment and shipping.

There are many things to see and do in Douglas including the Tower Refuge which is a small castle like shelter built on Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors also enjoy taking a ride on a horse drawn tram which operates along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway. There are also steam trains that run for 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the island. Finally, for petrol heads, the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which is held annually, starts and ends in Douglas.

Douglas Port is the primary and only ferry port on the Isle of Man, with services connecting the island with the British Isles and the Irish mainland. The ferry terminal is situated on the waterfront, on Central Promenade, right in the heart of the city.


Heysham Guide

The coastal village of Heysham is located in the Lancaster district and lies on the shores of Morecambe Bay, just a short distance from both Morecambe and Lancaster. The village has some lovely 17th century cottages and its colourful floral displays have won the Britain in Bloom's Gold Small Village on two occasions. The village was also a popular location for the celebrated British painter, JMW Turner, who painted the village along with its lakeland backdrop in the 1790's.

The site of the village has been inhabited in one way or another since the Stone Age and as a result there are many ancient sites located in and around the village. These sites include one of the best Anglo-Viking sites to be found in the north west of England. Visitors to the village enjoy strolling around The Barrows, an area of cliffs where many tools and pottery artefacts have been found, which suggests that it was once an ancient burial ground.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company runs ferry services from Heysham to Douglas on the Isle of Man. There are also ferry service to Ireland.

Douglas to Heysham
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 31/3/2025 and 6/4/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Steam Packet 07:00 11:00 4 hours Thu
Steam Packet 08:30 12:15 3 hours 45 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Steam Packet 08:30 12:30 4 hours Fri
Steam Packet 10:30 14:30 4 hours Wed
Steam Packet 19:45 23:30 3 hours 45 minutes Fri, Sat, Sun
Steam Packet 20:00 23:45 3 hours 45 minutes Mon
Steam Packet 20:30 00:15 3 hours 45 minutes Thu
Steam Packet 22:00 01:45 3 hours 45 minutes Wed

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